497(d)
FT 250
COMMUNICATIONS GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 2
FUNDAMENTAL VALUE TRUST SERIES
INSURANCE GROWTH TRUST SERIES
INTERNET GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 4
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 2
MEDICAL GROWTH TRUST SERIES
Supplement to the Prospectus dated April 15, 1998
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus, Unit holders
of The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 157 may use their
redemption or termination proceeds from such trust to acquire Units of
the Trusts contained in FT 250 during the initial offering period subject
only to the remaining deferred sales charges on the Units acquired. Dealers
and other selling agents will receive a concession or agency commission on
such sales equal to $.25 per Unit on Units sold subject to a deferred sales
charge of $.35 per Unit or 71% of the then current maximum remaining
deferred sales charge on Units sold subject to a deferred sales charge of
less than $.35 per Unit.
November 19, 1998
