<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the Temtex Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries financial statements for the three months ended November
30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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