<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Consolidated Balance Sheets on
pages 3 and 4 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending
August 31, 1994, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Represents selling, general and administrative expenses.
</FN>