EXHIBIT 12.1

               RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

     
     The following table sets forth the ratio of earnings to
fixed charges for the periods indicated:

1992      1993      1994      1995      1996      3 Months ended
- ----      ----      ----      ----      ----         10/31/96
                                                  --------------
28.5      23.6      17.0      8.1       4.9            4.1

     To date, the Trust has not issued any preferred shares;
therefore, the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred share dividends are unchanged from the ratios presented
in this section.  For purposes of computing these ratios,
earnings have been calculated by adding fixed charges (excluding
capitalized interest) to income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary items.  Fixed charges consist of interest costs,
whether expensed or capitalized, the interest component of rental
expense, if any, and amortization of debt discounts and issue
costs, whether expensed or capitalized.