<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial  information extracted from the audited
consolidated  financial  statements  at August 31, 1997 and for the twelve month
period  ended  August 31, 1997 and is  qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.  Earnings per  share information has been restated to
conform with the requirements of SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1> Represents  basic  earnings  per share in  accordance  with SAFAS No.  128,
     Earnings Per Share.
<F2> Represents  diluted  earnigns  per share in  accordance  with SFAS No. 128,
     Earnings Per Share.
</FN>