[37] The Old Ritualists oppose tea, coffee, and tobacco, chiefly, it would seem, because they are “newfangled,” having come into use after the schism. Later on they invented curious religious reasons for their denunciation of these and other things.—Translator.
[38] The holy picture (ikóna) of the Mother of Christ.—Translator.
[39] The Old Ritualists’ most opprobrious epithet, designating a member of the State Church, which accepted the emendations instituted by Patriarch Níkon referred to in a previous note.—Translator.
[40] One of the hotly disputed points of difference between the Old Ritualists and the members of the State Church is in their manner of crossing themselves. The latter use the forefinger, middle finger, and thumb joined at the tips.—Translator.
[41] In the government of Tula, central Russia.—Translator.
[42] Formerly, houses were not numbered, and addresses ran: “In the house of ***” (the proprietor, man or woman), often with many complicated directions added to designate the special house. These ancient addresses still remain, along with the numbers or alone, especially on many of the houses in Moscow, and in country towns.—Translator.
[43] Old Ritualists will tolerate no others. Neither will they employ the words “buy” or “sell” in connection with these ikónas; they say “exchange.”—Translator.
[44] The Senate in Russia is the Supreme Court of Appeals, and the senators are appointed, not elected.—Translator.
[45] A famous monastery on an island in the White Sea.—Translator.
[46] A vivacious and favourite popular dance-tune. It is several centuries old, and of interesting historical origin.—Translator.