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Filed Pursuant to Rule 497(c)
Registration File No.: 2-94996
THE HUDSON RIVER TRUST
SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 2, 1995
TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 1995
As of the date of this Supplement, Wayne C. Tappe is the person principally
responsible for the High Yield Portfolio's investment program. Mr. Tappe has
been associated with Alliance Capital Management L.P. since 1993. He was
previously employed by Equitable Capital Management Corporation since 1987.
YOU SHOULD RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT WITH
YOUR PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.