[Federal Register: March 6, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 44)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. IC-25949]
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940
February 28, 2003.
The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of
February, 2003. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at
the SEC's Public Reference Branch, 450 Fifth St., NW., Washington, DC
20549-0102 (tel. 202-942-8090). An order granting each application will
be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may
request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC's Secretary
at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of
the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received
by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on March 25, 2003, and should be accompanied by
proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for
lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the
nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the
issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may
request notification by writing to the Secretary, SEC, 450 Fifth
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-0609. For Further Information
Contact: Diane L. Titus at (202) 942-0564, SEC, Division of Investment
Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation, 450 Fifth Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20549-0506.
Cathay Securities Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-10013]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February
14, 2003, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its sole
shareholder, based on net asset value. Expenses of $16,000 incurred in
connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on January 27, 2003, and
amended on February 18, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
The Cornerstone Strategic Return Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-8878]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October
31, 2002, applicant transferred its assets to Cornerstone Total Return
Fund, Inc. (f/k/a EIS Fund, Inc.), based on net asset value. Expenses
of $144,293 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by
applicant and the acquiring fund.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 25, 2002, and
amended on February 14, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 383 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10179.
The Lipper Funds, Inc. [File No. 811-9108]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On January 31, 2003, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $34,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were
paid by Lipper & Company L.L.C. and Prime Lipper Asset Management,
applicant's investment advisers.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 17, 2002, and
amended on February 6, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 101 Park Ave., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10178.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Mid-Cap Dividend Growth Securities [File No.
811-8577]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On July 21, 2000, applicant transferred its
assets to Morgan Stanley Capital Opportunities Trust (formerly known as
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Mid-Cap Equity Trust), based on net asset
value. Expenses of approximately $206,000 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 12, 2002, and
amended on February 6, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10020.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Municipal Income Trust [File No. 811-5214]
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Municipal Income Trust II [File No. 811-
5509]
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Municipal Income Trust III [File No. 811-
5842]
Summary: Each applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On
February 2, 2001, each applicant transferred its assets to Morgan
Stanley Tax-Exempt Securities Trust (formerly known as Morgan Stanley
Dean Witter Tax-Exempt Securities Trust), based on net asset value.
Expenses of approximately, $134,000, $129,000 and $101,000,
respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations were paid
by each applicant.
Filing Dates: The applications were filed on November 12, 2002, and
amended on January 31, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10020.
TCW/DW Term Trust 2000 [File No. 811-7808]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On December
18, 2000, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its
shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses
in connection with the liquidation.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 12, 2002, and
amended on January 31, 2003.
Applicants' Address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10020.
Federated Fund for U.S. Government Securities, Inc. [File No. 811-1890]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On October 7, 2002, applicant transferred its
assets to Federated Fund for U.S. Government Securities, based on net
asset value. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection with the
reorganization.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 6, 2002, and
amended on February 6, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 1001 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
Pauze Funds [File No. 811-8148]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On October 28, 2002, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value.
Applicant's custodian has retained $10,213 to pay outstanding debts and
liabilities. Expenses of $198 incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 30, 2002, and
amended on January 31, 2003.
Applicant's Address: 14340 Torrey Chase Blvd., Suite 170, Houston,
TX 77014.
PW Technology Partners, L.P. [File No. 811-9181]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October
15, 2002, applicant transferred its assets to
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UBS PW Technology Partners, L.L.C., based on net asset value. Expenses
of $100,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by
UBS PaineWebber Inc., affiliate of the applicant's general partner.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 2, 2002, and
amended on January 31, 2003.
Applicant's Address: c/o UBS PaineWebber Inc., 1285 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, NY 10019.
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-5281 Filed 3-5-03; 8:45 am]
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