170 State Papers and Addresses

the Maryland of yore and the picture of today, each the fulfillment, and the
compliment of the other.

It is also interesting to note that over the figure on the Great Seal of
Maryland is a Latin inscription reading: "Thou hast crowned us with the seal
of Thy good will. " Here certainly is another enduring symbol, and one which
needs no addition to it, though perhaps a broader interpretation than was first
intended. The words here first meant to refer to the King of England, who
gave Lord Baltimore the grant of land. But time has proved that it was still
a greater King who hath crowned the State with His good will. On Maryland
Day—amid our festivities and celebration, it is well to remember this, all in all
we have been greatly blessed. God, without doubt, has crowned us in Mary-
land with the Seal of His Good Will.

WESTMINSTER SERVICE CLUBS

March 28, 1940

Westminster

GATHERINGS such as these in commemoration of the founding of our
State have far-reaching significance and beneficial efforts for all our
people. Their importance springs from the fact that they are formal com-
munity effects calling attention to, and emphasizing the foundation of the
Maryland colony and the establishment of genuine freedom.

Since that March 25th, 1634 when the early settlers first stood on what
is now Maryland soil, our State has led the way to all the world in the matter
of toleration and self-determination. It seems to me that in addition to the
commemoration of that historic event, "Maryland Day" affords a splendid
opportunity for our people to emphasize anew the history, the achievements and
the traditions of our native State.

Maryland has been far too modest with regard to her place, and her per-
formance, in the history of our Nation. Other States amongst the older com-
monwealths, notably Massachussetts and Virginia, through their sons, for
generations have seen to it that the story of their achievements, and their
people, has been fully told and emphasized. So far is this true that our
children have not always been fully taught as to the part their native State
has played in the history of their Country. It is to correct somewhat that
failure in the picture that "Maryland Day" was instituted, and celebrations
such as this are held.

The cause is unusually great; the effect, if promoted persistently and
intelligently, will mold the civic future of those who will arise to take our
place. In that connection, it must be borne in mind that, however necessary
and important material affairs and accomplishments may be, it is the non-
material which so largely controls and fixes the final place of a man, a family,
or a State. The distinguished differences, so far as lasting effect is concerned,
between individuals, communities and States, are to be found in the catalogue of
their non-material achievements, and the conscious or unconscious manifesta-
tion of pride in the same.