<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the July 31, 1996 10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such 
financial statements. 
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START>                            MAY-01-1996  
<PERIOD-END>                              JUL-31-1996  
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