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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31,1976, PAGE 7 One of Whitby's most historic buildings is the Ontario Ladies College, once known as Trafalgar Castle. Many people know something of its history as a college, but few know much about the man who built it in 1859 as his private residence, and had to give it up after 12 years because it was forcing him into bankruptcy. His name was Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, and his life reads more like an adventure novel than the story of a real man. Nelson G. Reynolds was born at Kingston, Upper Canada, on Jan. 23, 1814, the son of Rev. John Reynolds of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was one of the first students to attend Upper Canada College, and at the age of 15 he went to Englan:i to join the army. After returning to Canada, he joined the Hudson's Bay Company and explored the Canadian west as by Norm Mealing I would like to start off this week's column with an offer of congratulations to our Regional representatives, Mayor Gartshore, Councillor Emm, and Councillor Lovelock. They all persevered at Regional Council over the past few weeks, and succeeded in bringing the Regional budget increase down to a manageable 12 to 14%. This may not seem like much, but it is quite a feat when you consider that the first budget estiruate, which enjoyed a lot of support by other regional officials, was in the neighbourhood of 27%. They worked and whittled it down, and for this, they are to be congratulated. Congratulations are also in order for these three in that they saved the Whitby Police Station. It may not remain in its present location, but there will be a police station in Whitby. A small victory over our large neighibour to the east, which, as time passes, seems more and more the Toronto of the Durham Region. The community association elections have been moved to the cafetoriunim at Henry Street ligh School. Seems the Administrative Committee of Council is holding a special meeting in the Council Chambers tomorrow night, hence the change in location. So, that's it then. Tomorrow night, Thursday April lst, beginning at 8 p.m., in the cafetorium at lienry Street High School, the executive election of the West Lynde Community Association will be held. It's your association, and the direction it takes is in your hands. But, if you don't vote, you really don't have much to complain about. So, turn out, and vote. Tomor- row night, 8 p.m., Henry Street High. Tonight, March 31st, is Beaver night at the West Lynde Public School. Registration, on a first come, first served basis, is being held for the newly-formed West Lynde Beaver troop. Beavers are for boys, between the ages of 5 and 8, and it is sort of a junior Cubs. So, if you have boys who are from 5 to 8, tal-e thern over to the West Lynde Public School tonight and register them for the Beavers. The regular Beaver troop meetings will begin on Tuesday, April 6th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the school gym. Tonight's registration is also from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and is also in the West Lynde Public School Gym. DLn't forget the Brownies' Bazaar to be held next Monday, April 5th, fron 7 to 9 p.m. in the gym at the West Lynde Public School. And il' you have anything to contribute to the Bazaar, gJve one of the following Brownie leaders a call: Hanna Cuffley (8943), Carol Gleaves (8094), Shirley Acher (8388), Dianne Noble (8155), Dianne Beatty (2473), or Joanne Leedle (8003). Hïstorical hie t b y by Arl'ap Winte ýci ax, interi 'The lBazaar can use decorations, knitting, macrame, aprons, crochet work, books, Barbie clothes, toys, candies, homebaking and odds and ends for a white elephant table. In case you missed it, the Whitby Warriors went out in two straight games in their semi-final series against the Thunder Bay Twins. A disappointing and quick end to the season for the loyal Warrior fans. The Warriors had an up and down season, beset with injuries and player departures. That they did as well as they did is a great tribute to the work of the players, coach and management of the team. A tip of the old hat is in order, then, for such Warrior luminaries as players Peter Vipond, Mike Noonan, Mike Keenan and Greg Bodnar, coach Dave Nicholishen and President Tom Fitzsimmons. An extraspecial tip of the old chapeau must go to General Manager. Al Armstrong who worked as hard as anyone could to make this Warrior year a success. Remember the cry of the Brooklyn Dodgers, AI. Just wait 'till next year! Well, that's this week's effort, faithful reader (s). Next week, a report on the results of tomorrow night's elections. Bye for now. far as the Rocky Mountains. Mr. Reynolds returned to Belleville, where his family was then living, and was electeu to Parliament for the County of Hastings, but he was not allowed to take his seat because he was not 21 years old. By the time he came of age, Parliament had dissolved and he was without an office. Prior to the Rebellion of 1837 Mr. Reynolds was president of the Marmora Foundry and Smelting Company and was involved in banking, mercantile business and railroading. The most drarnatic episode in his career occurred early in 1838 wheñ William Lyon Mackenzie's supporters were threatening to invade Kingston from across the American border. Reynolds was in charge of a troop of cavalry called out to defend the city, but the government, suspecting his loyalty, sent a force out to arrest him. There was a skirmish, in which Reynolds was wounded three times, but he managed to escape to the United States. A few nonths later he voluntarily surrendered and was imprisoned in Fort Henry at Kingston, where a frequent visitor was Lord Durhamu, the Governor of Upper Canada. At his trial for treason, Reynolds was acquitted, and carried through the streets by a jubilant crowd. As he passed by, the soldiers saluted him. For the next 15 years Reynolds held almost every municipal office in Belleville and lastings County, but in 1852 the course of his life was changed by the formation of the County of Ontario, with Whitby as the county town. Four local politicians had sought the office of sheriff of the new county, but the attorney general of Upper Canada awarded the position to Reynolds, rnuch to the surprise of everyone. Reynolds, however, became a popular figure in Whitby, acting as a judge at the running of the Queen's Plate in the town in 1870, Warden of St. John's Anglican Church, and a director of the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway. When the Ontario Ladies College was established, he became one of the founding directors. Sheriff Reynolds married twice, having 12 children by each wife. His first wife was Hannah M. Eyre, and his second wife, Frances Eliza Armstrong, daughterof a member of Parliament. From 1859 to 1862 Reynolds built himself a palatial mansion he called Trafalgar Castle, because the first name Till ICALBuGINIuE 13 KING STREET WEST OSHAWA, ONTARIO PHONE 579-1242 KARL A. BLAKOLMER ELFI Kr.OHN OISPENSING OPITICIANS WIN A PRIZE Whitby Jaycettes Easter Colouring Contest Children Ages 3-9. Prizes awarded for best entry in each group. (3 & 4; 5 & 6; 7, 8, & 9) Name Age Address Return by April 12th to Whitby Jaycettes c/o 804 Brock St. N. Whitby LIN 4J5 Winners will be inotified April 17. Nelson, after Lord Nelson, the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar. His eldest son, George Nelson Reynolds, who acted as deputy sheriff, laid the corner stone. Reynolds lived in Trafalgar Castle until 1874 when he sold it to the Methodist Church for use as a Ladies' College. In 1869 he entertained Prince Arthur (later the Duke of Connaught and governor-general of Canada) Sir John A. MacDonald, Governor-General Baron Lisgar, Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor Sir. W.P. Howland, and Ontario's premier John Sandfield Macdonald at his castle. After leaving Trafalgar Castle it is believed that Sheriff Reynolds built the home now known as the Hatch house, where he lived until his death in January 1811, a few days before his 67th birthday. Sheriff Reynolds is buried in St. John's Cemetery at Port Whitby, where his grave is marked by a tall stone column, but his real monument is Trafalgar Castle, which will be described more fully in further articles in this series. TIMOTHYJ. O'NEILL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 214 Dundas St. E. P.O. Box 28 Whitby, Ontario LIN5R7 668-3346 WE"RE:' THE BLEST IN SIGHT