<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Partnership's interim financial statements for the 9 months ended May 31, 1995
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAY-31-1995
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