John Hancock Global Resources Fund, March 1, 1996
Supplement to Class A and Class B Prospectus
On March 26, 1996, the Directors of the John Hancock Global Resources Fund (the
"Fund") voted to recommend that the shareholders approve a tax free
reorganization of the Fund, as described below.
Under the terms of the reorganization, subject to shareholder approval at a
shareholder meeting scheduled to be held on August 14, 1996, the Fund would
transfer all of its assets and liabilities to John Hancock Special Opportunities
Fund ("Special Opportunities Fund") in a tax free exchange for shares of equal
value of Special Opportunities Fund. Further information regarding the proposed
reorganization will be contained in proxy statement and prospectus which is
scheduled to be mailed to shareholders on or about June 24, 1996.
Fund shares will no longer be sold after June 18, 1996.
March 26, 1996
6300S-3/96
