<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT NOVEMBER 29, 1996 AND THE CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 29, 1996, AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               NOV-29-1996
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