...then called upon Charles D. Elliot to act as toastmaster. Mr. Elliot proved himself most adept in his introduction of the various speakers, and first referred to the letters of regret received from Admiral Merry , President Hamilton, of Tufts College, Professors Dolbear, Bolles, and Maulsby, and others who were expected. The first toast proposed by him was: Somerville, like Rome, sits on her seven hills, ...