Evening star., 1897-03-04
THE VICE PRESIDENTS HOUSEHOLD.
Something About Mrs. Hobart and
Her Home Life.

Mrs. Hobart has been described by a near
neighbor In Paterson where she has lived
all Eer life, bright cordial and wo-
manly" She brings 10 the prominence OF
her future position In Washington a broad,
liberal-minded disposition. an easy tenn
permanent, with gentle and dignified bear
ing, and an acquaintance with the best
things in life. She has cultured tastes
loves pictures, and has been able 10 sur
round herself with the best, has Travelled
and mingled with Interesting people un-
derstands business and politics. and is a
happy wife and fond mother. Her maiden
name was Jennie Tuttle Her father was
Socrates Tuttie of Paterson, under whose
direction her future husband studied law.
Besides studying, the young man who has
now received the second honor in the gift
of the people made his home under tho
same roof with the charming young lady
who afterward became his wife Their
wedding day was July 81, 1863. and two
children were born to them. The elder died
when just entering womanhcod. Ii was a
great blow to her parents. the more SO as
the sad bereavement came in that saddest
OF all ways-a death from diphthera and a
burial abroad. The family was travelling
in Italy. when Fanny Hobart was stricken
with the dread disease. This loss, from
which neither parent may be said to have
yet recovered. makes their remaining child,
Garret A. Hobart jr., q fine, manly youth,
the idol Of their hearth-stone. He unfor-
tunately, is not blessed with robust health,
and SO far his studies have progressed
admirably at home, under a private tutor
The family have fine home in Paterson,
Carroll Hall, on one OF the aristocratic and
retired streets, but within easy distance of
the busy part OF the city. 1t has broad We
randas, and lawns which suggest as much
room in the spacious interior. The house
Is adorned with pictures and works of art.
The library is particularly attractive The
Hobafts have been frequent entertainers,
and many famous men In the Arts sciences
or politics have from time to time been
their guests. Perhaps. if Mrs Hobart's
real tastes had been the only thing to con-
suit, she would have preferred the retire.
ment OF private life to the glare which off,
cial honors will throw about them. But,
aside from the fact that politics have in
terested her all her life lies she thinks
her duty to share her husbands ambitions
and do ali she can to promote them.
Mrs. llotart Is d very fine-looking wo-
man. She is rather above the medium
height OF her sex. The outlines of her
figure are well rounded. She has good fea-
tuIes, blue eyes and dark brows and
lashes. She dresses handsomely and I'm
good taste. She is a devoted Jerseyite and
much attached to everything In Paterson,
where, excepting part of her school days,
She has known no othe: home.
Master Hobart, or JUNIOR" as they call
him at hcme, to make distinction between
him and his father. FIR whom he is named,
is likely to share very largely In the family
prominence here. He will be a close and
deeply Interested observer of the inaugural
ceremonies from start to finish. His con-
hdence in his fathers success before cleo
tion was only equaled by his enthusiastic
delight when the event was over, and he
will probably enjoy Washington quite as
| much as any member of his family
The Hobarts are P-esbyterians. and will
attend the New York Avenue Church.