<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated statements of income and consolidated balance sheets on
pages 3, 4 and 5 of the Company's Form 10Q for quarterly period ending October
28, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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