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Syracuse, in 1888
I'm the year 1863 Rev w. M. D. Ryan
came as pastor, remaining three full
years. Mr.. Ryan was another remark
able man; in some respects crude, Pc
culiar in very striking originality, tre-
mendous as an exhorter and remarkable
also as a revivalist. The second building
soon became entirely too small for the
increasing membership and the crowding
congregations. 1t was then determined
to again rebuild. More ground was Sc
cured on the northern side and the fine
edifice recently abandoned was erected
in 1864-5 at a cost Of about 500 900.
The front was changed to G street"
Origin of Name
The question Of the naming Of Foun-
dry Church has often been brought up.
Some insisted it was named for Henry
Foxall's Georgetown foundry, while 9TH
ers say it was named for John and
Charles Wesley's Foundry Church in
London, while others say 1t was named
for both foundries
OF course, it is undoubtedly true that
MIR. Foxall was grateful to the Creator
for saving his foundry from destruc-
ton from the British, which no doubt
would have been done had the British
not been practically blown out Of WASH
ington by severe wind and rain storm
that did much damage throughout the
city. But whether he did suggest the
name of the church on this account no
one seems to actually know, and ira
dition and hearsay seem to be the only
support for this conclusion.
However, very good authority tells us
that: THE name Foundry Chapel was
first suggested by Methodist minister
at the dinner table of Mr.. Foxall, where
(as was generally the case) several
preachers were seated. 1t was proposed
in reference to the foundry Of the host,
as he had thereby made his reputation
and fortune. I accept the name, re-
piled Mr.. Foxall but not in compliment
to myself. 1t shall be called so in honor
of the Foundry in London, Wesley's first
church,"
The Rev. DR.. Harris
Naturally this noted church now To-
Gated at 1900 Sixteenth street Is one
of the largest and most handsome edi-
fees in Washington. and It's pastor the
Rev. DR.. Frederick Brown Harris. ranks
among the foremost clergymen of the
Nations Capital. Indeed, this divine is so
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cent tragic death Of Rev. Ze Barney
Phillips of Epiphany Episcopal Church,
DR.. Harris was selected to fill the Of
flee of chaplain of the United States
Senate, held by DR.. Phillips. And,
strange as it may seem, the selection of
DR.. Harris, apparently at least, might
have tendency to indicate the prefer
ence of members Of Congress for Meth
odist ministers, since the Rev. James
Shera Montgomery, also of this de-
nomination, has been Chaplain of the
House of Representatives since 1921.
However, it is more than likely that
the selection of both of these men was
based entirely upon their personal fit
ness since both are men of great charm,
and are distinguished pulpit orators.
DR. Montgomery, the senior of the two
congressional chaplains. first came to
this city and to the Metropolitan NJ E.
Church in 1911 and remained here until
1916 His second pastorate at this church
began in 1926.
Before coming to Washington, DR.. Har-
ris had filled assignments at Trenton
and Long Branch, N. j., and Grace
Church. New York City. He was born