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C:\elink\FILING\6-98_77C.doc
For the semi-annual period ended June 30, 1998
File number 811-6542
SUB-ITEM 77C
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders
An Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on
May 6, 1998. At such meeting the shareholders
approved the selection of auditors and the
election of directors. Pursuant to Instruction 2
of this Sub-Item, information as to these matters
has not been included in this Attachment.
