Exhibit 11--Computation of Earnings Per Share
           (In thousands except share data)



 
                                      Three Months Ended          
                                  June 29, 1996   July 1, 1995
                                           
Average shares                                       
   outstanding                                                    
      
Net income                         $ 13,661       $ 14,196        
 
Earnings per share
   of common stock                 $   0.28       $   0.22        


  Net income                       $  3,881       $  3,065        
              
                                        Nine Months Ended
                                June 29, 1996   July 1, 1995
Average shares                                       
   outstanding                                      
Net income                         $ 13,905       $ 14,196

Earnings per share
   of common stock                 $   0.33       $   0.38

  Net income                       $  4,605       $  5,339        
    

          The effect of common stock equivalents, consisting of
stock options, calculated using the treasury stock method, was not
dilutive during either of the periods presented.