a resolution was adopted that a conference of representative women be summoned annually by the league of nations for the purpose of considering questions relating to the welfare and status of women; the conference to be held at the seat of the league, if possible, and the expenses paid by the league. the board instructed margery corbett ashby to arrange a deputation to the league of nations to present resolutions and to ask for the calling of the conference as soon as possible. on the last day of the congress, the state council of the canton and the municipal council of geneva gave an official reception and tea to the delegates and visitors.