<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FALL RIVER GAS COMPANY FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRELTY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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