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                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectuses and "Independent Auditors" in the Statement of
Additional Information, both included in Post-Effective Amendment Number 72 to
the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, No. 33-44964) of Brenton Mutual Funds of
The Coventry Group and to the use of our report dated May 8, 2000 incorporated
by reference therein.



                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

                                                           ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Columbus, Ohio
July 25, 2000



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