Any Clampers here?

[Brewing Clamper]

You know who you are, just curious how many chapters are represented here. Though I have to say I don't think I've met any brewing clampers, other than my Dad-In-Law, and he ain't brewed in over 20yrs...

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

A what?? What the hell is a brewing clamper?

 

[Wolf]

It's like a Mason but with a lot more drinking and a lot less.....umm, masonry.
I think.

 

[the_bird]

 

[Sir Humpsalot]

Is a clamper anything like a Clampett?

 

[Brewing Clamper]

It's like a Mason but with a lot more drinking and a lot less.....umm, masonry.
I think.

Yeap, something like that. Often referred to as "a historical drinking society or a drinking historical society."

E. Clampus Vitus

 

[dibby33]

Can I join?

 

[Fingers]

Don't let dibby join. All the others will start worshipping him and these weird little churches will start popping up all over the place.

 

[user 4295]

Here is what I found about the 'Clampers'. It was started by men trying to survive during the Gold Rush. It's great to see that even in times of despair these men still managed to maintain a sense of humor!

By 1850 two fraternal organizations, the Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fellows (IOOF), were well established in California and virtually all men of influence were members of either or both of these orders. Both groups were viewed as very strict in nature with impressive badges of office and formal attire. In short, they provided little humor and certainly no relief from the arduous task of just staying alive. In 1851 a group of men at Mokelumne Hill, California, felt another fraternal organization, one much less serious of nature, was needed and The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, with an avowed dedication to the protection of "Widows and Orphans", came to life in the west. Originally, the order was a spoof or mockery of the well known fraternal orders. But it also recognized a certain absurdity that was so much a part of their lives and, indeed, had become something that was cherished whether viewed as an escape or just another thing that had to be endured. One can only imagine the difficulty in maintaining a serious expression as these Clampers carried on their satire by addressed each other with lofty sounding titles of "Noble Grand Humbug", "Clamps Vitrix", "Roisterous Iscutis", "Royal Gyascutis", "Grand Imperturbable Hangman". To further their mockery the members bedecked themselves with badges and self created awards fashioned from tin can lids. The latter became known as "wearing the tin". Rather than having a strict officialdom, all members were declared officers with none ranking higher than his fellow Clampers. Initiates, known as Poor Blind Candidates or PBCs, were subjected to a withering blast of humiliation and relieved of as much gold dust as possible which was promptly used to sustain the gathering at the saloon. The PBC was instantly transformed into a full fledged Clamper. Although there are no formal uniforms, Clampers today maintain a tradition of wearing red shirts at their functions as a remembrance of the red union suits of old. And most will be seen wearing a vest of some sort that is adorned with a multitude badges, pins and patches. There were no dues then and none are collected today. E Clampus Vitus is now and has been since its inception a "men only" organization.

 

[Brewing Clamper]

Here is what I found about the 'Clampers'. It was started by men trying to survive during the Gold Rush. It's great to see that even in times of despair these men still managed to maintain a sense of humor!

By 1850 two fraternal organizations, the Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fellows (IOOF), were well established in California and virtually all men of influence were members of either or both of these orders. Both groups were viewed as very strict in nature with impressive badges of office and formal attire. In short, they provided little humor and certainly no relief from the arduous task of just staying alive. In 1851 a group of men at Mokelumne Hill, California, felt another fraternal organization, one much less serious of nature, was needed and The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, with an avowed dedication to the protection of "Widows and Orphans", came to life in the west. Originally, the order was a spoof or mockery of the well known fraternal orders. But it also recognized a certain absurdity that was so much a part of their lives and, indeed, had become something that was cherished whether viewed as an escape or just another thing that had to be endured. One can only imagine the difficulty in maintaining a serious expression as these Clampers carried on their satire by addressed each other with lofty sounding titles of "Noble Grand Humbug", "Clamps Vitrix", "Roisterous Iscutis", "Royal Gyascutis", "Grand Imperturbable Hangman". To further their mockery the members bedecked themselves with badges and self created awards fashioned from tin can lids. The latter became known as "wearing the tin". Rather than having a strict officialdom, all members were declared officers with none ranking higher than his fellow Clampers. Initiates, known as Poor Blind Candidates or PBCs, were subjected to a withering blast of humiliation and relieved of as much gold dust as possible which was promptly used to sustain the gathering at the saloon. The PBC was instantly transformed into a full fledged Clamper. Although there are no formal uniforms, Clampers today maintain a tradition of wearing red shirts at their functions as a remembrance of the red union suits of old. And most will be seen wearing a vest of some sort that is adorned with a multitude badges, pins and patches. There were no dues then and none are collected today. E Clampus Vitus is now and has been since its inception a "men only" organization.

"What say the Bretheren?"


Satisfactory!

 

[user 4295]

The more I learn about The Clampers, the more I like it! The men that originated this 'Order', IMHO, represent more clearly what was, and is great about our nation, laughing in the face of adversity and carrying on.

 

[fshnne1]

im a mason

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

im a mason

Oh, in that case there is some stone work at my house that I need done.

 

[the_bird]

I always thought the Freemasons were supposed to be a secret society. But then, the local chapter held an open house a few months back. There was a damn television commercial, of all things, advertising for members. Pretty sure there was a website, becomeamason.com or something.

WTF? Guess it's not much of a secret society, eh?

 

[Sir Humpsalot]

Why should I want to join a club that would have me as a member?

-Groucho Marx

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Thats cause they've lost so many members to the illuminati.

 

[TheJadedDog]

Thats cause they've lost so many members to the illuminati.

I thought they were run by the illuminati?

 

[skou]

The more I learn about The Clampers, the more I like it! The men that originated this 'Order', IMHO, represent more clearly what was, and is great about our nation, laughing in the face of adversity and carrying on.

I'm going to agree with this evaluation, too. Since there are other chapters "at large," perhaps a chapter here wouldn't be a bad idea. TxBrew?? What about it? :fro:

steve

 

[downreactor]

WOW! I started reading about the Clampers and found out about my family's(Joseph Zumwalt) history. Cool!

 

[knewshound]

They call me "Doc".

ECV Chapter 3, Lord Sholto Douglas.

Lets go to the Doins !

Cheers,

knewshound

 

[Craig5_12]

Holy Crap, started in Moke Hill? I practically grew up there.....it's got about 300 people now but back in the day it was a regular boom town. Famous now for the Hotel Leger which is apparently haunted and has a secret room.....sorry can't tell you where it is....sworn to secrecy by apparently the clampers....I'm gonna have to research this.
The very small local brewpub just sold out. Double Springs Brewery.

 

[dibby33]

Don't let dibby join. All the others will start worshipping him and these weird little churches will start popping up all over the place.

Don't let fear stop you my son... You know in your heart the path to take...

Regards,
Archbishop of Haggisbury

 

[todd_k]

LMAO.......

 

[knewshound]

The more I learn about The Clampers, the more I like it! The men that originated this 'Order', IMHO, represent more clearly what was, and is great about our nation, laughing in the face of adversity and carrying on.

Clamper Law;

You must be asked to be a Clamper, you cannot just sign up

You will only be asked once, if you decline you will never be asked again.

As a PBC (poor blind candidate, aka - puke) expect a very rough time of it. If it was easy, everyone would be a Clamper.

Once you have been initiated, you are allowed to attend functions everywhere.

Once a Clamper, ALWAYS a Clamper.

Hang the Bastard.

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And yes, this is my car.

Cheers,

knewshound

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I don't see any chapters in Canada. I would think that BC and the Yukon would have one or more.

 

[MMTG]

The Free Mason Craft is not a secret society, its a society with secrets.

 

[mordantly]

thats CLAMPS!

 

[HBHoss]

I'm not a member but the local Clampers are interested in my beer that I brew so perhaps I'll get an invite someday.

 

[Rip]

Fer chissake HIDE yer wimmen and al-co haul!

- M

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