<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 4, 1996 and the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months
ended May 4, 1996 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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