Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-11
THE EVENING STAR
TUESDAY. March III, Isss.


Warrington.
Sabbath morning. February 2, 1879, will long
De remembered In the history OF the Foundry
This is one OF the oldest churches In the City,
and there are many interesting incidents con-
nected with its past. The question is often
asked, "Why Is 1t called Foundry" In the early
history OF Methodism in England, young man
6y the name OF Henry FoXall attended the Old
FOundry In London. where he became an enthu-
sasnc follower OF the great reformer. Soon
alter ne came to this country. and located In
Georgetown. and being by trade q moulder he
erected foundry, and began casting cannon
ior the American army in the war OF 1s12: AT
yer the battle OF Bladensburg, the British burnt
the capitol, Presidents house, and public build
ings, and retreated, leaving FoXalls foundry
untouched, whether by accident or design does
not appear; but the circumstance touched the
heart OF Mr.. Foxall, and he resolved that as
kind providence had spared his property, he
wouid make return BY building house unto
tne LORD. Accordingly he went on the ''other
side Of the creek, " purchased SITE and erected
church and called it Foundry, after the old
London Foundry, and In Difference to the ito
nlm) miraculous escape OF his own foundry
At that time there was an infant Settlement
OF Methodists at the Navy Yard and George
town. and Mr.. Foxall located hts Offering ia the
accommodation of both, probably little dream
ing that tn a few years, city Of gilded splen-
dor would rise about with concrete drives and
ifs near neighbor would be the Executive Man.
sion, and that the next square would hold the
National Treasury. with such immediate ac-
cessofieS as the Riggs Bank, National Metro
polttan Bank, Corcoran building, Wizards
hotel, Ebbftt house an! Riggs house Soon
after this noble act Mr. Foxall visited England
ing In this country, made note Of his death In
bis journal
The presence Of Bishop Simpson and Prest.
dent Hayes on last Sabbath recalls Somewhat
similar Instance years ago, when the writer
listened to an fmprOmptu stSpeech In meeting"
from the lamented lincoln, which has proDa
came to Washington. Bishop simpson preached
missionary sermon at Foundry, and President
Lincoln occupied seat within the altar After
ore a c3ecmoa was taken and the con-
pressioie brother rose and proposed to be one of
gwen number INT to raise 500 to make President
The proposition was put, and Brothers A.
and responded glibly. But the inevitable
pause pause nnany came. A balance was wanting.
the balance?" the pause became slightly Inn I'M
pressive, when the tall form OF Lincoln was
and hon sE% WAS sS ase
first time have ever been placed upon the auc.
ton block. Please let me pay the balance my
SELF. and take me down.
In 1864 the old church was torn down. and.
under the pastorate of Rev. w. NJ D. Ryan, the
present ed!nce was erected at cost OF $50 GOO
a aana pala lot oy voluntary contribution. In
found TO be necessary. and were completed at q
cost OF over $50 600. Since that time the con-
creation regaanon nave been struggling to pay current
Encouraged by reading In the Adrocafe Of efforts
OF other churches in paying Off their debts, par
tlculariy that OF City Road Chapel. London,
which, like Foundry, is an outgrowth of old
Foundry In London, the society determined to
make vigorous effort in the same direction.
A movement was inaugurated BY the former
pastor, Rev. B. Peyton Brown, and continued
Dy the present pastor, DR.. Lanahan who has
arduously iabored In visiting members OF the
cnurch ana congregation, soliciting q united
enOrt. Sunday, February 9, was fixed for the
public subscription, and announced I'm advance,
ana B:shop simpson engaged to preach on the
occasion. The church was crowded. and many
were unable to gain admission. Among the
audience were President and Mrs. Hayes, mem
bers OF the Cabinet, Senators and Representa-
tives Bishop Simpson preached a Thrilling
sermon, after which DIR. Lanahan stated that
the church deot was s9o, 600 and hoped for great
sitons were made and promptly met, and when
the subscriptions were handed In it was an
nounced $15,s00 had been contributed Thus.
with gratitude and JOY, Foundry sends greeting
to sister churches.
IN p fshrisfsnn A drocnta Nr..l