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MASSACHUSETTS INVESTORS TRUST
Supplement to the Current Prospectus
During the period from October 1, 1997 through November 28, 1997
(unless extended by MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. ("MFD")) (the "Sales Period"),
MFD will pay Capital Analysts, Inc. 100% of the applicable sales charge on sales
of Class A shares of the Fund sold by them during the Sales Period. In addition,
MFD will pay Capital Analysts, Inc. an additional commission equal to 0.50% of
the net asset value of all of the Class B shares of the Fund sold by them during
the Sales Period.
The date of this Supplement is October 1, 1997.