EATON VANCE GROWTH TRUST, 485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(1), 2000-12-21

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                                                                 EXHIBIT (j)(1)



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

     We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  this  Post-Effective
Amendment No. 75 to the  Registration  Statement  (1933 Act File No. 2-22019) on
Form N-1A of Eaton Vance Growth Trust of our reports each dated October 13, 2000
of Asian Small  Companies  Portfolio and Eaton Vance Asian Small Companies Fund,
included in the August 31, 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders of the Fund.

     We also consent to the  reference to our Firm under the heading  "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus and under the heading "Other Service Providers" in
the Statement of Additional Information.


                                  /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
                                  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


December 21, 2000
Boston, Massachusetts

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