EXHIBIT (23)


                                   CONSENT OF
                         INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


         As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation of our report dated February 19, 1998 included or incorporated by
reference in this annual report on Form 10-K, into the Company's previously
filed: Form S-8 Registration Statement File Number 333-44471 and Form S-3
Registration Statement File Number 333-13929.

                                                    /s/ MARGOLIS & COMPANY P.C.
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                                                    Margolis & Company P.C.
                                                    Certified Public Accountants


Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
April 13, 1998