<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the Temtex Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries financial statements for the twelve months ended August
31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               AUG-31-1999
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