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For the semi-annual period ended April 30,
1997
File number 811-5542
SUB-ITEM 77C
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders+
An Annual Meeting of Shareholders was
held on April 15, 1997. At such meeting the
shareholders approved the selection of
auditors and the election of directors.
Pursuant to Instruction 2 to this Sub-Item,
information as to these matters has not been
included in this Attachment.
