He lifted the leg of his jean shorts and shrugged as he revealed the absence of any scar to support the story and Koens nickname. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. The Clamper's are a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of Western history. The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Societies : the ultimate a-z of ancient mysteries, lost civilizations and forgotten wisdom. In the spring of 1930, lawyer and historian Carl Wheat made a visit to some old mining camps in California for the purposes of researching life during the Gold Rush. Members commonly dress in a red shirt, black hat and Levi's jeans. This historical drinking society--though some argue it is more a drinking historical society--proves its historical bonafides by placing historical plaques across the American West. YB1 X NGH #62, DB #88. Contains spam, fake content or potential malware. The unusual anatomy of these Clampas indicates that Lo-Hung-Whang survived Hop Mees mutiny and managed to father children, or perhaps was kept as a sex slave himself as he had previously kept Hop Mee, for the peculiar trait that gave him his crude sobriquet was observed by the Frollicking Friars in the naked Clampas who charged at them. Not just anybody can join E Clampus Vitus, you have to be invited to be a member. So, their pre-1930s name was E Clampsus Vitus. Thus with the discovery of the New World, many of the Dumbellican Brotherhood were only too eager to leave the old world behind and joined the ranks of armies led by such famous conquistadors as Pizarro and Cortes, who made plenty of widows for the breechless brothers to comfort. Pride in Californias history rescued E Clampus Vitus from oblivion, however. Porter steam locomotive that had been submerged in a reservoir for eight decades. When he passed away in august 2013 unexpectedly the clamper helped his wife and kids. Uninitiated men desiring to join were called "Poor Blind Candidates." Most ECV chapters hold what they call a Widders Ball once a year. The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Western Heritage, especially the history of the Mother Lode, gold. I couldnt have been prouder to be the one to bring Johnnys back to its days of grandeur. It is now thought that the Fuller ceremony was part of an effort for the perpetrators to tip off the plate's finders as to its true origins. I informed him weeks in advance that he was going to be the designated driver for all of the Widders. Ephraim Bee II played his greatest joke on his local West Virginian neighbors. E Clampus Vitus is a men-only organization which flourished in the California mining camps during the Gold Rush days. Stop in and see whats cookin today. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18? This is the Facebook site for ECV Chapter No. well EnjoyedAwsome.Keep up the Good Work!!!!!!! 1934 America is full of memorials for epic battles and soaring monuments and somber cradles of famous historical figures. The group once paid tribute to the town of Prattville, whose original buildings are submerged beneath Lake Almanor. Life in the California mining towns was harsh and often violent, as men from every corner of the world labored and fought for their share of gold. Are there any Clamper events coming up in the Reno/Tahoe/Carson City/Virginia City areas? Hi Clampers, Im a member of ECV #3, Sacramento California, want to touch bases with yall, AF VETERAN HONERABLE DISCHARGE, MISS THE COMRADES! Enter a bar in a small town in the Sierra Nevada, and youre likely to run into a Clamper. They were contacted by Adam Lee Moore, one of the surviving leaders of the original ECV, who passed on all that he could remember of the organization's rites and legends. New specials all the time from mild to wild! As Facebook will attest, everyone had a great time and Dave and his family were more than blessed. There were chapters in British Columbia and Hawaii, but they no longer exist. Mark Twain was a member, and it was while attending an ECV meeting that he heard the story which he wrote as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. There were E Clampus Vitus chapters in Bedford, Pennsylvania; Metropolis, Illinois; Bowling Green, Missouri; and Dahlonega, Georgia. This past Sunday a bunch of great Clampers (and Widders, the mighty force behind many a Clamper) got together to help out their brother David Warner. A bunch of Clampers in 1973 got a boat and chucked a plaque into the water. forget the stout-hearted men who settled a great Western wilderness, and the heritage we have today; may I never fail to The de la Guerra y Pacheco chapter, halfway between Lodge Number 1 in San Francisco and Lodge Number 2 in Los Angeles, is Lodge Number 1.5. ECV titles reflected the tongue-in-cheek nature of the organization. The Clamper flag was sometimes a hoop skirt, with the words "This is the flag we fight under." Oxley, a fellow member of the Las Plumas Del Oro Chapter, sat by the bars memorabilia-filled corkboard called the Wall of Comparative Humbugery. Certain circumstances support an ECV claim to having initiated Ulysses S. Grant into the Order. Once initiated, each candidate was given the official title of Chairman of the Most Important Committee. Clampers also marched in parades, with a billy goat for their mascot and a banner consisting of a womans hoop skirt and the motto, This is the flag we fight under.. Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts. The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the heritage of the American West, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. When a member became sick or injured the brotherhood collected food and money to assist them. Upon finally landing at Gum Shan, somewhere near modern day Mendocino, Hop Mee decided that she would be the empress of this new land, and it is said that she is the true Amazonian warrior woman whose legend inspired the fictional character Calafia, after whom California is named. Perhaps nowhere are the Clampers more revered than in the Sierra Nevada, where they flourished in the small towns and prospector camps during the Gold Rush. WEBMASTER, VIGILANTE #183 The truth of this is attested in another historic discovery, made by one Rev. He (Sholto) agreed, and tonight the opera-house was packed."[8]. Across the bar, someone heard them talking about the group and hollered. The group parodied the sashes and ceremonies of stuffier and wealthier social clubs, like the Odd Fellows and Freemasons. Allen, always feeling it his duty to look out for ladies, possibly because he grew up with a single mom, had no problem with my plan. People remember the Clampers Drill Team from years ago and wanted us to ask. In Marysville, the renowned Lord Sholto Douglas opened a theatrical . God bless and keep you, Cat, One of our first Clamper gatherings at Johnnys. 1001 was established. Vice Noble Grand Humbug, Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter 1881. . Vintage ECV E CLAMPUS VITUS CANDLELIGHT April 13, 6007 BUTTON Pinback. The name E Clampus Vitus means absolutely nothing. Thereafter, the miners gladly patronized these newcomers to their town, so it was essentially an initiation into the community. God bless, Cat. Established May 1998 CY 6003 Their motto is Credo Quia Absurdum, which, in Latin, roughly translates to I believe because its absurd.. Id like to personally thank all of you who helped out. This was the beginning and the foundation of the modern day Clampers, although today, as I understand it, it is more of a plain old drinking society that enjoys to play pranks. Yes ..we survived. Its 1937 recovery became California's greatest historical hoax. Like many others I thought the name had to stand for something but in researching the organization I found that its just a name its originator made up. There is some evidence to support that Grant was a member. [7] When the local LeBroke lodge of became aware of his predicament, Lord Douglas was proffered and accepted an opportunity to join the Order. At the ECV's peak, around 1870, so many miners were members that mining camps might shut down during ECV celebrations (some mining towns had two chapters). Their form of the phrase was the Latin Ecce Lampas Vitae, meaning Behold, the Light of Life, and how this phrase became corrupted is truly a remarkable tale. Michael was an instrumental and vital player during the startup phase and transitioned nicely into the corporate environment after the acquisition. The Proctors continue to meet annually with the Grand Council for the transaction of business and an . The "Pair-o-Dice" chapter in Paradise, for example, is Lodge No. One among these women, Lo-Hung-Whangs own concubine, Hop Mee, proved to be stronger and more clever than the men anticipated, though. Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race, The Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf: 110 essential Los Angeles books, Scooter operators say strict rules, rampant theft threaten business in San Diego, Mayor Bass seeks $250-million expansion of homelessness program in first State of the City speech, Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances, Striking Medieval Times workers struck by car on picket line, 17 arrested in connection with 11 gang-related Sikh shootings in Northern California. I thought the ride might kill me, and on the drive my son said, Mama, you girls told Allen things Allen didnt need to know. I forbade him to tell me what they were, and promised never to ask him to be designated driver for the Widders again. While these plaques are good fun and demonstrate the societys preoccupation with history, none of these monuments record the secret mysteries behind the founding and evolution of the order. I'm starting to build a library of Clamper items, and this one book combines six stories written about / by Clampers. This is suggested by the fact that the word Vitus is said by some to derive from the Greek phitos or begetter, referring to Adam as the father of humanity. [citation needed], The original E Clampus Vitus faded in some regions after the Civil War, while in other areas it thrived until 1918. We have just mellowed a lot. ECV flourished, in part, as the result of the miners' reaction to the "established" organizations such as the Masons and Odd Fellows. Of course, it may have been a combination of both. His first civics lesson? VTG California FRATERNAL 3 1/2" Button~"E. CLAMPUS VITUS"~Jim Savage 1852 'SB'~ $24.99 + $3.75 shipping. ECV, on the other hand, made fun of the stuffed shirts of the Masons: they made great fun of the sashes and ceremonial attire of the "upscale" fraternities, and began dressing in red shirts and pinning on badges made of cut-out tin can lids. There is one tale that tells of these two branches of Clamperism meeting. They honor widows and orphans. If our mayor was a Clamper, it was Tommys duty to dust off the old red and black and honor the tradition. Allen instructing my grandson Joseph on where he could help out. Mckinley, Jesse. Big Bruce Robbins, a county worker and three-time Humbug from Quincy, said most people around here feel comfortable hanging around bars. His was a moral martyrdom, for he did not lose his life. the Clampers dont bother with those. After establishing himself as a capable navigator and having made some explorations of his own, he set out to organize a colonial expedition to Gum Shan after hearing of Hee Lis discovery. What was the last thing your held in Theres also the Worlds Largest Butter Dish Collection, an assortment of ornate dishes with delicate painted flowers, glass cherries and fragile flourishes. As a "historical society" as well as a mirth making club, ECV members have been placing historical plaques throughout the West for about 90 years. The name E Clampus Vitus means absolutely nothing. What Bee established, however, was a burlesque of the well known secret fraternal organizations. E Clampus Vitus Jim Savage Chapter #1852 . As a boy, he said, hed take a school bus from near a bar, and after school, thats where everyone seemed to be. A strong interest in California history helps, of course. Koen has been a Clamper for 17 years and has served as the Chapter 5978 Humbug. Were a great brotherhood, and my widder, and I will be attending this years ballSATISFACTORY!!! We are still good friends with lots of folks from the group. Members claim that the organization was brought from the Ch'ing Dynasty in China to the United States in 1845 in Lewisport, Virginia, now West Union, West Virginia, when inn and stable owner Ephraim Bee was given a commission from the Emperor of China to "extend the work and influence of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.". The fraternity is not sure if it is a historical drinking society or a drinking historical society. There are chapters in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Outposts in other western states, including us in Wyoming. In a kind of running theme, the Clampers seem to celebrate a fair number of places overtaken, biblical-like, by water. It was revived in 1932 by professional and successful businessmen, prominent . Please confirm you want to block this member. The new incarnation of ECV was somewhat more serious than its predecessor, as a historical society as well as a mirth making club. Fill out the form below. In late December 1895-January of 1896, a British expatriate, Lord Sholto George Douglas (7 June 1872 - 6 April 1942), the fourth son of John Sholto Douglas, the 9th Marquess of Queensberry, John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, was managing a travelling troupe of actors on a tour of Northern California. CEO of ECV Chapter .75 and founder of the Elephant Temperance Society exhibits a prime example of ECV regalia. Members call themselves Clampers. The organizations name is inDog Latin, and has no known meaning; even the spelling is disputed, sometimes appearing as Clampus, Clampsus, or Clampsis. The motto of the Order,Credo Quia Absurdum, is generally interpreted as meaning I believe it because it is absurd; the proper Latin quotationCredo quia absurdum est, is from the Christian apologistTertullian(c.160 c.220 AD), who rejected rationalism and accepted a Gospel which addressed itself to the non-rational levels of perception.. At the age of 60, Bee was a Captain of the Doddridge County Militia, which protected the area from roving Confederate forces, horse thieves and outlaws. C $26.72 + C $14.02 shipping. His focus came to rest on the practice of a secret society among the miners, one with an apparently long and storied past. [even that Cornfed deserter Sam Clemens was accepted, herein] Take back thet coal miner crap Hardrockers, Bindlestiffs, Bookies, Brakemen, and Wobblies have drunk at the fount of high-proof knowledge on the Virginia City highway Thank you all for your camaraderie. Everyone had forgotten about the Butt Lake Dinky by the time workers in 1996 dredged up the rusty H.K. The organization's name is in Dog Latin, and has no known meaning; even the spelling is disputed, sometimes appearing as "Clampus," "Clampsus," or "Clampsis." At that time most of northern California was full of little mining towns and camps whose populations shifted constantly. It is Dog Latin, simply an imitation of the dead language. Designed by Stranger Danger of South Pass #1867, Al Packer #100 and Snake River #1811. The Graybeards and members of Estanislao Chapter 58, E Clampus Vitus or Grand Council assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for this web site. Wm Bull Meek - Wm Morris Stewart Chapter No. [5] Others met monthly, "before or after the full moon" or irregularly - "on the first Saturday before the next rain". permission. They commemorated the teeny train with a bronze plaque. No one knows. The next day we all went to brunch together, and any one of the attendees will surely tell you that it was one of the most fun weekends of his or her life. At that time most of northern California was full of little mining towns and camps whose populations shifted constantly. DISCLAIMERThis site is solely I will commence with a discussion of the rather successful revival of a secret society that died out with the end of the California Gold Rush of the 19th century. Bee claimed to have received his commission from Caleb Cushing, the American Commissioner to China. Sponsored. 7-11. Very in depth look at the group, how it was formed, and some of its history. Some of our Presidents were rumored to be Clampers starting with George Washington. [9] A 20th century chapter of the ECV was named for Lord Sholto Douglas in honor of this event. Box 12842 Fresno, Ca. E Clampus Vitus and ECV are E Clampus Vitus. Others, however, trace the beginning of the order all the way back to the beginning of time and creation, naming Adam as the Clamprogrenitor, as it were. Don ECV McCasland. The motto of the Order, Credo quia absurdum, generally interpreted as meaning "I believe it because it is absurd;"[1] is a Latin phrase popularly misattributed to Tertullian. What I appreciate is that the members of E Clampus Vitus dont concentrate on memorializing well-known history, or rich old mans history as they call it, but rather the little known facts of the state. In his letter, Heliodoricus describes a long and arduous journey of four years that he took with nine fellow Vituscan missionaries all the way to the Far East. Chapter 54-40 was now the 42nd chapter of E Clampus Vitus -- a fitting number, since Washington was the 42nd state to join the United State . uk airline industry market share 2020; mary oliver childhood; morrison data services meter reading According to the story, Hee Lis vessel was blown out to sea by a storm, and by some cosmic mischance, a cockroach-like beetle had gotten into his only compass, misaligning the needle and dying inside, out of sight. E CLAMPUS VITUS. Do You think the Clampers #1846 Montery Viejo would want a spot in the Aromas Day parade ? Once enlightened,a brother is a brother for life. Considering Benicia's position as the major inland Army post and transport hub to the valley, both Grant's and the Brotherhood's affinity for strong drink and the early spread of the Brotherhood through Northern California, it is entirely possible that Grant was inducted into the Organization. Edited by Thomas Duncan, Lulu Press, 2009. In La Porte, the Clampers often clean up, and put up a fence around, the pine cone-strewn cemetery, where wooden and marble headstones date to the 19th century and where Frank C. Reilly is buried. The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV), whose members are commonly known as Clampers, is a spoof on all other fraternal organizations. And that is where the unbelievable history of E Clampus Vitus might end, if it were not for the fact that this episode releases just before April 1st and is an April Fools Day joke! E Clampus Vitus: Villa de Branciforte Founded 1797, The Third Pueblo in Alta California by anonymous Paperback Ages: 12 years and up Seeing The Elephant by Sidney Blumner 4.7 (24) Kindle $299$9.95 Available instantly Other format: Paperback Norton The Third (Emperor Norton Book 3) by Mark Bowles 4.1 (5) Kindle $299 Available instantly Satisfactory! Tommy decided it was only appropriate that we become an official Clamper bar. CREDO QUIA ABSURDUM . Bee had political aspirations and fancied himself something of a folksy storyteller. This site is also dedicated to all ECV members and is associated with fun, frolic, libations and California history. The society was also quick to help the widows and orphans of fallen members. Mon Fri 11 am 2 am The organization today claims 45 chapters in eight Western states and thousands of members. Please note: And thats what the Clampers are, family. Want to leave a review about Clampers to be featured on our site? According to Clampers lore, their first California lodge was established in Mokelumne Hill in 1851. It is the only party that we ladies are invited to attend. No matter what one makes of the meaning of the orders name, it cannot be denied that its central figure was Saint Vitus, after whom Sydenhams chorea, or St. Vituss Dance was named, that malady being one suspect for explaining the notorious Dancing Plague I have discussed in the past. P.O. Asked how he got the name Chainsaw, he explained that a fellow Clamper years ago somehow got it in his head that Koen had cut off his own kneecap with a chainsaw. Hollister, CA 95023, Grill: The men of E Clampus Vitus a.k.a. During an ECV meeting, he revoked the cession of land to England, and ceded it all to the United States government. Lo-Hung-Whang gave this poor soul sanctuary and helped him remove the pot, and in return, the man helped smuggle Lo-Hung-Whang out of the palace in another, even larger chamberpot. I wouldnt know about those areas. There are chapters in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming. Site created and designed by [2] When the cave was full, Bee gave a party to keep all busy while that group of people was moved further north to the next stop. What the heck is a Clamper? you may be asking, The E Clampus Vitus organization dates back to the early1800s and is rumored to have members of stature like Ulysses S. Grant, J. Pierpont Morgan, and even Ronald Reagan. Mon to Sat 11 am 9 pm Tommy was initiated into the ECV in 1985, and had neglected his lifelong membership for quite some time. From his perch at the Plumas Club, a dive bar that serves as his chapters de facto headquarters, Ron Right-On Oxley swirled a vodka and cranberry juice and tried to sum up his often misunderstood group. In return, since St. VItus refused to attribute the miracle to pagan gods, Diocletian tortured him to death. ECV also claims Ulysses S. Grant, Lord Sholto Douglas,[A] J. Pierpont Morgan, Horace Greeley, and Horatio Alger as members, but claims have also been made to Adam (the first "Clampatriarch"), Solomon, Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar, Henry VIII of England, Sir Francis Drake, George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Ronald Reagan, and His Imperial Majesty Joshua A. Norton, "Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico". Site created and designed by Steve "Iggy" Myers. The same holds true today, which brings me to why I wrote this blog. Steve "Iggy" Myers. The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of the American West, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. After this historic Vituscan mission to China, it appears the traditions of E Clampus Vitus, as they called it, flourished for generations. In Mono County, a Clampers plaque honors the Legend of June Lake Slot Machines: illegal machines said to have been tossed in the lake in the 1940s and sought by cold-water divers. It was this so-called breechless brotherhood that added to the original Vituscan directive to care for widows and orphans the clarification that it was especially the widows that they sought to comfort. Clampers raised money to help widows and orphans, and were quick to respond when fire or flood destroyed towns and left people homeless. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. When a member became sick or injured, the group would collect food or money to help him. Life was good as prominent business owners in a small town. Ephraim Bee, an early leader of the group, was styled Grand Gyascutis and later the Grand Lama. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage ECV E CLAMPUS VITUS CANDLELIGHT April 13, 6007 BUTTON Pinback at the best online prices at eBay! Clampers nowadays wear red shirts, in memory of the red woolen union suits of yore, and vests bedecked with pins, patches, and medals made of tin can lids. Judge Frazier. The fact that it is not meant to be taken seriously would have been even more apparent had I shared with you the one line that St. Vitus was said to have put into writing about E Clampus Vitus before he was martyred: credo quia absurdum, I believe because it is absurd. Samuel G. George 1855~ at the best online prices at eBay! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for California FRATERNAL 2 1/4" Button~"E. CLAMPUS VITUS"~Dr. New chapters sprang up in Los Angeles (Platrix Chapter #2) and other major cities in California, and were numbered sequentially. Posts: 24,418. In Truckee, the group paid homage to the . permission. 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