Evening star., 1902-03-08

of high denomination. At the same time
Mr.. William Mckinney, grandson Of Henry
w. Foxhan, gave az his contribution a
deed to the lot at the north Of the old
church
Among other pastors were: Revs. b.
Peyton Brown. Alexander E. Gibson, 8. H.
Wilson and Horace A. Cleveland.
Many prominent men connected with ma
tional affairs have worshiped at Foundry
Church. The old building had pew
marked with a large plate. the President 8
Pew" and many Presidents We're frequent
attendants. Jackson. Polk Buchanan and
Lincoln were often seen at the old church
1t is related that on one occasion when
Bishop Simpson was holding a missionary
service, President Lincoln was present and
seemed considerably interested in the pro-
ccedingS. A suggestion was made by one
of the members that the President be made
an honorary member Of the society. The
fee for an honorary membership was 500,
and $40 was Immediately subscribed, when
Lincoln arose and stretching out his long
arm toward the bishop said This is the
first time in my life have ever been put
upon the block. Let me pay my money,
and take me down." Amid laughter and
APPLAUSE Mr.-Lincoln paid over his hum
dred dollars and became a member OF the
society.
Mr.. Mckinley an Attendant.
When Mr.. Mckinley was in Washington
as representative in Congress he was
regular attendant at Foundry. President
and Mrs. Hayes were not only members.
but active workers in the church, and
other Presidents since Lincoln have at
tended frequently. A large number OF
senators and representatives have been
regular members.
Two Of Foundrys former pastors have
become bishops in the M. E. Church. a
number have been presiding elders and still
others have been prominent in Methodist
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important pulpits in the country.
The present pastor is DR.. Luther B. Will
son. who was called to the charge in April
1900. DR.. Wilson was born In Baltimore
Md, and was educated at Dickinson Col
lege. Carlisle, Pa. He graduated In 1875
after which he finished a course in the
Maryland University Of Medicine, and re-
ceived his degree In 1877. He practiced
da1ned a minister in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church His first charge was that Of
assistant pastor OF the M. F.. Church in
Hancock, Va. leaving that place to accept
the pastorate Of Woodbury. Church. now
in Baltimore He served successfully the
churches of Summerfield, Jackson Square
end Strawbridge, all OF Baltimore
He came to Washington in 1891 as pastor
Of the Wesley Chapel, where he served un-
til 1894. when he was appointed presiding
elder Of Washington district. This position
he filled until 1890. when he was assigned
to Foundry.
Dr. Wilson. Is one OF the most popular
preachers In Washington and throughout
his career has had marked success. He is
president Of the American Anti-Saloon
League. to which position he was elected
several months ago to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Mr.. Hiram Price
He Is an earnest, energetic worker and
has great power in the pulpit.
Number on Rolls.
The present membership Of Foundry
numbers about six hundred. Foundry is
the parent church Of the McKendree and
Wesley organizations and was influential
In establishing Ryland and Mt Zion, be-
sides being the guardian Of the Asbury A.
NJ 3. Church.
The walls Of the old Foxhall foundry are
stu standing, and the Office Is now used
as a chapel where the children Of canal
boat employees attend Sunday school The
church Henry Foxhall established will con-
t,nue. but In new location, and the name
Foundry Church" will be retained In honor
of the original donor