The Ninth International Red Cross Conference met at Washington on the 7th of May, 1912. During the ten days that the conference sat (7th-17th), very much work was accomplished; at the same time the foreign delegates were given an excellent opportunity of seeing the beautiful American capital and of enjoying the renowned American hospitality; every evening was given up to some entertainment and many of the afternoons also. Conspicuous by its charm and beauty was the reception of the President and Mrs. Taft on the lawn of the White House. The social events culminated in a large banquet given on the 16th by the American Red Cross. Next day the delegates took leave of their hospitable hosts.