Most notably the 20+ bars and restaurants see a significant increase in patronage.

They are experiencing the highest growth in patronage since 1949-50.

Since that time, however, the line appears to have gained commuters again, with a reported 3.5% increase in patronage up to early 2006.

Furthermore, levels of car ownership were relatively low, with significant declines in patronage.

But in patronage matters it appears to have been no worse, or better, than its predecessors.

However, the great stock market crash of 1929 was the first blow to the club as it meant a decline in patronage.

Even though that refusal cost him in patronage and wealth.

I do not believe in patronage even from the Labour front bench.

By 1995 a 5.5% increase in patronage had been recorded.

After six months operation, the service had experienced a 40 percent growth in patronage.