497(d)
FT 259
BUSINESS SERVICES GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 2
ENERGY GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 4
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 5
MARKET LEADERS GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 3
PHARMACEUTICAL GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 5
TECHNOLOGY GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 8
Supplement to the Prospectus dated July 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 259 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
