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

Resumo

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On December 31, 1997, applicant transferred its assets to Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund, a series of Eaton Vance Mutual Funds Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of $15,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 11, 2008, and amended on September 29, 2008. Applicant's Address: The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State St., Boston, MA 02109.