[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 216 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60296-60297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29417]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-22870]


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

October 31, 1997.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company

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Act of 1940 for the month of October, 1997. A copy of each application 
may be obtained for a fee at the SEC's Public Reference Branch, 450 
Fifth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 (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 November 
24, 1997, 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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20549. For Further Information Contact: Diane L. Titus, at (202) 942-
0564, SEC, Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment 
Company Regulation, Mail Stop 10-4, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20549.

The Rodney Square Total Return Fund [File No. 811-4806]

The Rodney Square Growth Equity Fund [File No. 811-4807]

    Summary: 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.

SAFECO Advisor Series Trust [File No. 811-8466]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On November 7, 1996, each series of 
applicant, except Advisor GNMA Fund, made a liquidating distribution to 
its shareholders at net asset value. All of the portfolio securities of 
Advisor GNMA Fund were redeemed in-kid by its sole remaining 
shareholder, SAFECO Corporation. No expenses were incurred in 
connection with the liquidation, and unamortized organizational 
expenses were paid by applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on June 19, 1997.
    Applicant's Address: SAFECO Plaza, Seattle, Washington, 98185.

Horace Mann Balanced Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-3665]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets and 
liabilities to the Balanced Fund, a series of Horace Mann Mutual Funds, 
on April 30, 1997, based on the relative net asset value per share. All 
expenses associated with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization were 
borne by an affiliate of Horace Mann Life Insurance Company, and not by 
Applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on July 16, 1997.
    Applicant's Address: One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 
62715.

Horace Mann Short-Term Investment Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-3666]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets and 
liabilities to the Short-Term Investment Fund, a series of Horace Mann 
Mutual Funds, on April 30, 1997, based on the relative net asset value 
per share. All expenses associated with the Agreement and Plan of 
Reorganization were borne by an affiliate of Horace Mann Life Insurance 
Company, and not by Applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on July 16, 1997.
    Applicant's Address: One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 
62715.

Horace Mann Growth Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-778]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets and 
liabilities to the Growth Fund, a series of Horace Mann Mutual Funds, 
on April 30, 1997, based on the relative net asset value per share. All 
expenses associated with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization were 
borne by an affiliate of Horace Mann Life Insurance Company, and not be 
Applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on July 16, 1997.
    Applicant's Address: One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 
62715.

Horace Mann Income Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-3664]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets and 
liabilities to the Income Fund, a series of Horace Mann Mutual Funds, 
on April 30, 1997, based on the relative net asset value per share. All 
expenses associated with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization were 
borne by an affiliate of Horace Mann Life Insurance Company, and not by 
Applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on July 16, 1997.
    Applicant's Address: One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 
62715.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-29417 Filed 11-6-97; 8:45 am]
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