EATON VANCE GROWTH & INCOME FUND
Supplement to Prospectus
Dated May 1, 1999
THE FOLLOWING REPLACES THE SIXTH PARAGRAPH UNDER "MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION"
ON PAGE 12 OF THE PROSPECTUS:
Effective January 1, 2000, Michael R. Mach will be the portfolio manager of
Growth & Income Portfolio. He also manages another Eaton Vance portfolio,
has been an employee of Eaton Vance and BMR since December 1999, and is a
Vice President of Eaton Vance. Prior to joining Eaton Vance, Mr. Mach was a
Managing Director and Senior Analyst for Robertson Stephens (1998-1999),
Managing Director and Senior Analyst for Piper Jaffray (1996-1998), and
Senior Vice President and Senior Analyst for Putnam Investments
(1989-1996).
DECEMBER 16, 1999 COMBEQPS2