SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. __ )
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THE DREYFUS THIRD CENTURY FUND, INC.
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The Dreyfus Third Century Fund, Inc.
May 19,1999
Dear Stockholder,
Enclosed please find a proxy statement describing certain proposed changes to
the Fund's Charter which, among other things, would permit the Fund to offer
multiple classes of shares. Fund stockholders of record as of May 17, 1999 are
asked to vote on the proposal.
If Fund stockholders approve the proposal, the Fund will offer five new classes
of shares and existing Fund shares will be designated as Class Z shares, thereby
changing the Fund from a singleclass, no-load structure to a multi-class, load
structure. The Fund currently expects to adopt the multiple class distribution
structure on August 31, 1999 (the "Effective Date"). Holders of Fund shares on
the day prior to the Effective Date will be eligible to purchase Class Z shares
for their existing Fund accounts without the imposition of a sales charge. Also,
the Fund's name would be changed to "The Dreyfus Premier Third Century Fund,
Inc."
If you have any questions, you can contact a Dreyfus representative at
1-800-645-6561.
Sincerely,
/s/ Marie E. Connolly
Marie E. Connolly
President
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THE DREYFUS THIRD CENTURY FUND, INC.
Important Notice
Thank you for your interest in The Dreyfus Third Century Fund, Inc. Please note
that the fund's prospectus and a prospectus supplement detailing several
important changes potentially taking place to the fund are enclosed. Please read
the prospectus and the supplement carefully before investing. The supplement
notifies investors that he fund, subject to shareholder approval, will change
from a single-class structure to a multi-class structure.
Fund shareholders will be asked to approve changes to the fund's Charter to,
among other things, permit the fund to offer multiple classes of shares. If fund
shareholders approve the proposal, the fund's existing class of shares will be
closed to new investors on or about August 31, 1999 (the Effective Date).
However, new investors will be eligible to purchase fund shares prior to the
Effective Date and to continue to purchase shares for their existing fund
accounts after the Effective Date on a no-load basis.
Additionally, if the proposal is approved, the fund's name will change to The
Dreyfus Premier Third Century Fund, Inc.
(C)1999, Dreyfus Service Corporation, Member NASD May 1, 1999
Premier Mutual Fund Services, Distributor WS/035PRX
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