Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Samenvatting

Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Neither applicant ever made a public offering of its securities or proposes to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Dates: Both applications were filed on September 18, 1997. Applicant's Address: Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19890-0001.