<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 26, 1998 and the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the fiscal year ended December 26, 1998 
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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