<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 1995 AND THE CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED FEBRUARY 25, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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