JOHN HANCOCK SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Supplement to Class A and Class B Shares Prospectus dated March 1, 1996
The discussion of who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund
contained in the "Organization and Management of the Fund" section is replaced
with the following:
Kevin R. Baker is portfolio manager of the Fund. He is supported by a team
of portfolio managers and analysts. Prior to joining the Adviser in 1994, Mr.
Baker was president of Baker Capital Management. He also worked as a registered
representative for Kidder Peabody.
April 3, 1996
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