FORM 10-Q

                            SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                  WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                        QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
             /             OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For Quarter Ended   April 30, 1994          Commission File Number     1-566  
                                                                              
                              


                                  GREIF BROS.CORPORATION
                                                                              
                              
                  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                          Delaware                        31-4388903         
                                                                              
                             
             (State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
              incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)



            621 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, Ohio          43015
                                                                              
                             
            (Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code          614-363-1271      

                                                                              
                             



                                      Not Applicable
                                                                              
                             
         Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last report.





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X  .  No     .



Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report:

                          Class A Common Stock  5,436,586 shares
                          Class B Common Stock  6,678,861 shares

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

       ASSETS

                                               April 30,          October 31,
                                                 1994                1993    
                                                           
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and short-term investments               $ 28,149,773     $ 30,827,007
  U.S. and Canadian government securities
    --at cost which approximates market           20,181,873       26,932,697
  Trade accounts receivable--less allowance
    of $965,000 for doubtful items                58,431,658       56,601,260
  Inventories, at the lower of cost (prin-
    cipally last-in, first-out) or market         50,338,553       43,366,594
  Prepaid expenses and other                      10,263,142        9,929,082
                                                                             

                    Total current assets         167,364,999      167,656,640
                                                                             

LONG TERM ASSETS
  Cash surrender value of life insurance           2,522,746        2,452,048
  Interest in partnership                          1,091,040        1,091,040
  Other long-term assets                           4,760,202        5,171,542
  Deferred income taxes                           17,629,045       18,452,595
                                                                             

                                                  26,003,033       27,167,225
                                                                             

PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT--at cost
  Timber properties -- less depletion              3,309,582        3,289,750
  Land                                             9,584,564        9,608,526
  Buildings                                       90,854,079       86,147,800
  Machinery, equipment, etc.                     299,597,737      222,588,512
  Construction in progress                         3,054,137       64,538,771
  Less accumulated depreciation                 (192,894,958)    (183,558,486)
                                                                             

                                                 213,505,141      202,614,873
                                                                             

                                                $406,873,173     $397,438,738

See accompanying notes



GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                                April 30,         October 31,
                                                  1994               1993    
                                                           
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $ 24,844,331    $ 22,421,718
  Current portion of long term obligations            227,898         375,605
  Accrued payrolls and employee benefits            5,259,544       5,793,717
  Accrued taxes--general                            1,232,565       1,619,749
  Taxes on income                                     239,081       1,447,636
                                                                             

                 Total current liabilities         31,803,419      31,658,425
                                                                             

LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS (interest rates from
  3.85% - 6.00%; payable to 2000)                  33,727,494      28,014,956

OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES                        13,365,563      13,571,752

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                              21,257,372      19,226,893
                                                                             

                 Total long term liabilities       68,350,429      60,813,601
                                                                             

                                                                             
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 1)
  Capital stock, without par value                  9,033,988       9,033,988
    Class A Common Stock:
      Authorized 16,000,000 shares;
        issued 10,570,480 shares;
        in treasury 5,133,894 shares;
        outstanding 5,436,586 shares
    Class B Common Stock:
      Authorized and issued 8,640,000 shares;
        in treasury 1,961,139 shares;
          (1,940,267 in 1993)
        outstanding 6,678,861 shares
          (6,699,733 in 1993)

  Earnings retained for use in the business       302,169,621     298,756,926
  Cumulative translation adjustment                (4,484,284)     (2,824,202)
                                                                             

                                                  306,719,325     304,966,712
                                                                             

                                                 $406,873,173    $397,438,738

See accompanying notes


                                                                                                                                   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


                                                          Three Months Ended April 30,    Six Months Ended April 30,
                                                             1994           1993           1994          1993    
                                                                          (Note 5)                     (Note 5)  
                                                                                                        
Sales and other income
  Net sales                                              $139,915,582   $133,880,994   $268,687,967  $258,942,943
Other income:
    Gain on sales of timber and timber properties           1,009,759      1,239,351      1,868,106     2,563,315
    Interest, oil royalties and other                       1,258,021      1,229,605      2,574,717     2,678,534
                                                                                                                 
                                                          142,183,362    136,349,950    273,130,790   264,184,792
                                                                                                                 

Costs and expenses
  Cost of products sold                                   117,183,883    112,043,709    226,362,997   216,589,889
  Selling, administrative and general                      14,436,713     14,601,236     28,704,604    29,115,508
  Interest                                                    410,285         49,040        646,409        95,644
                                                                                                                 

                                                          132,030,881    126,693,985    255,714,010   245,801,041
                                                                                                                 

Income before income taxes                                 10,152,481      9,655,965     17,416,780    18,383,751
Taxes on income                                             3,800,000      3,856,220      6,500,000     7,426,084
                                                                                                                 

Net income                                               $  6,352,481   $  5,799,745   $ 10,916,780  $ 10,957,667
                                                                                                                 

Net income per share (based on the average number of shares
  outstanding during the period):

 Based on the assumption that earnings were allocated to
    Class A and Class B Common Stock to the extent that
    dividends were actually paid for the year and the re-
    mainder were allocated as they would be received by
    shareholders in the event of liquidation, that is, equally
    to Class A and Class B shares, share and share alike:

                  Class A                                       $ .50          $ .46          $ .79         $ .79
                  Class B                                       $ .54          $ .50          $ .99         $ .99


 Due to the special characteristics of the Company's two classes of stock (see 
Note 1), earnings per share can be calculated upon the basis of varying 
assumptions, none of which, in the opinion of management, would be free from
the claim that it fails fully and accurately to represent the true interest
of the shareholders of each class of stock and in the earnings retained for
use in the business.

See accompanying notes


GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS RETAINED FOR USE IN THE BUSINESS




      For the six months ended April 30,           1994              1993    
                                                           
Balance at October 31, as previously reported  $298,355,562      $283,250,664
Effect of restatement as required
 by SFAS #109 (see Note 5)                          401,364         1,025,620
                                                                             

Balance at beginning of period, as restated     298,756,926       284,276,284

Net income                                       10,916,780        10,957,667
                                                                             

                                                309,673,706       295,233,951
                                                                             

Dividends paid:
      On Class A Common Stock -- $.44             2,392,098         2,392,098
       ($.44 in 1993)
      On Class B Common Stock -- $.64             4,278,998         4,302,557
       ($.64 in 1993)
                                                                             

                                                  6,671,096         6,694,655
                                                                             

Stock acquired for treasury                         832,989           255,100
                                                                             

Balance at end of period                       $302,169,621      $288,284,196


See accompanying notes


GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 


 For the six months ended April 30,                     1994          1993    
                                                            
Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income                                         $ 10,916,780   $ 10,957,667
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities:
   Depreciation and depletion                        10,425,556      9,660,710
   Deferred income taxes                              2,893,992         82,084
 (Increase) decrease, net of conversion:
   Trade accounts receivable                         (1,830,398)       976,902
   Inventories                                       (6,971,959)       544,449
   Prepaid expenses and other                          (334,060)     1,360,784
   Other long term assets                               340,642       (254,576)
 Increase (decrease), net of conversion:
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities           2,422,613        781,060
   Accrued payrolls and employee benefits              (534,173)      (339,358)
   Accrued taxes - general                             (387,184)      (429,694)
   Taxes on income                                   (1,208,555)    (2,765,762)
   Other long term liabilities                         (206,189)      (240,300)
                                                                              

Net cash provided by operating activities            15,527,065     20,333,966
                                                                              

Cash flows from investing activities:

 Sales (purchases) of investments in government
   and short term securities                          6,750,824      9,182,027
 Purchase of properties, plants and equipment       (21,603,348)   (28,344,645)
                                                                              

Net cash used by investing activities               (14,852,524)   (19,162,618)
                                                                              

Cash flows from financing activities:

 Proceeds (payments) on long term debt                5,564,831       (181,140)
 Acquisition of treasury stock                         (832,989)      (255,100)
 Dividends paid                                      (6,671,096)    (6,694,655)
                                                                              

Net cash used by financing activities                (1,939,254)    (7,130,895)
                                                                              

Foreign currency translation adjustment              (1,412,521)      (724,288)
                                                                              

Net increase (decrease) in cash and short term 
 investments                                         (2,677,234)    (6,683,835)
Cash and short term investments at beginning of 
 period                                              30,827,007     35,439,549
                                                                              

Cash and short term investments at end of period   $ 28,149,773   $ 28,755,714


See accompanying notes

GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 1994




NOTE 1 - CAPITAL STOCK AND RETAINED EARNINGS

         Class A Common Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 2 cents a
share per year after which Class B Common Stock is entitled to non-cumulative
dividends up to 1 cent a share per year.  Further distribution in any year
must be made in proportion of 1 cent a share for Class A Common Stock to 1-1/2
cents a share for Class B Common Stock.  The Class A Common Stock shall have
no voting power nor shall it be entitled to notice of meetings of the
stockholders, all rights to vote and all voting power being vested exclusively
in the Class B Common Stock unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon
the Class A Common stock are in default.  There is no cumulative voting.  The
Company has acquired    7,095,033 Class A and Class B Common Stock for
treasury at a cost of $37,173,276 which was appropriately charged against
earnings retained for use in the business.  Included in the above are 20,872
shares of Class B Common Stock acquired in 1994 for $832,989.


NOTE 2 - DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

         The following dividends per share were paid during the period
indicated:

                                   Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      April 30,              April 30,
                                   1994     1993          1994     1993
                                                       
             Class A Common Stock  $.08     $.08          $.44     $.44
             Class B Common Stock  $.12     $.12          $.64     $.64


NOTE 3 - CALCULATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE

         Net income per share was calculated using the following number of
shares for the periods presented:

                                   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                        April 30,             April 30,      
                                                    
         Class A Common Stock      5,436,586 shares       5,436,586 shares
         Class B Common Stock      6,682,107 shares       6,685,377 shares


NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES

         Inventories are comprised principally of raw materials.

NOTE 5 - RESTATEMENT

         The 1991, 1992 and 1993 financial statements have been restated to
reflect the adoption, retroactive to November 1, 1990, of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". 
In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 109, the Company recorded a one
time adjustment that resulted in a reduction of the deferred income tax
liability and the recording of a deferred tax asset.  Certain prior year
amounts in the Company's financial statements have been restated.  The effect
on net income for the six months ended April 30, 1993 was a reduction in net
income of $311,000.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


Liquidity and Capital Resources

         As indicated in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, elsewhere in this
report and discussed in greater detail in the 1993 Annual Report to
Shareholders, the Company is dedicated to maintaining a strong financial
position.  It is our belief that this dedication is extremely important during
all economic times.

         As discussed in the 1993 Annual Report, the Company is subject to the
economic conditions of its customers.  During this period, the Company has
been able to utilize its developed financial position to meet its continued
business needs.

         The current ratio as of April 30, 1994 is an indication of the
continuation of the Company's strong liquidity.

         Capital expenditures were $21,603,348 during the six months ended
April 30, 1994.  These capital expenditures were principally for new
facilities and to replace and improve equipment and buildings.


Results of Operations

         Historically, revenues or earnings may or may not be representative
of future operations because of various economic factors.  The following
comparative information is presented for the 6-month periods ended April 30,
1994 and April 30, 1993.

         Net sales to customers increased this year compared to the same
period last year.  However, the results of operations decreased due to
competitive price pressures of the Company's products, coupled with increases
in certain of its raw materials.

                         PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         There are no material pending legal proceedings not covered by
insurance.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a.) Exhibits.
              None

         (b.) Reports on Form 8-K.
              No events occurred requiring Form 8-K to be filed.



                                OTHER COMMENTS

         The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are,
in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the
consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 1994, the consolidated statement of
income for the 6-month periods ended April 30, 1994 and 1993, and the
consolidated statement of cash flows for the 6-month periods then ended. 
These financial statements are unaudited; however, at year end an audit will
be made for the fiscal year by independent certified public accountants.



                                  SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                                    Greif Bros. Corporation   
     
                                                                              
        
                                                          (Registrant)





Date        June 9, 1994                                                      
        
                                                    Michael J. Gasser
                                                    Vice Chairman and 
                                                    Chief Operating Officer