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BOSTON BALANCED FUND
(A series of The Coventry Group)
Supplement Dated August 16, 2000 to the
Prospectus Dated June 30, 2000
The following information replaces the disclosure in the Prospectus on Page 9
under the heading "By Wire Transfer":
Routing Number: ABA #0115-0012-0
INVESTORS SHOULD RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WALDEN SOCIAL BALANCED FUND
WALDEN SOCIAL EQUITY FUND
(A series of The Coventry Group)
Supplement Dated August 16, 2000 to the
Prospectus Dated June 30, 2000
The following information replaces the disclosure in the Prospectus on Page 11
under the heading "By Wire Transfer":
DDA# 1133195811
INVESTORS SHOULD RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE