EATON VANCE GROWTH TRUST, 497, 1997-04-01

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                        EV MARATHON WORLDWIDE DEVELOPING
                                 RESOURCES FUND

                  SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 1, 1997



         The two-tier  investment  structure described in the Prospectus has not
yet  been  implemented.   Implementation  is  conditioned  upon  approval  at  a
shareholders' meeting which has been adjourned.  Until approval is obtained, the
Fund will invest directly in portfolio securities.




April 1, 1997                                                             M-DRPS