You cannot look upon this little figure without feeling that he is
inimitably charming. Pan, a god of the woodland, the symbol of the
festive side of the Exposition, sits among the shrubs in front of
Festival Hall. He has selected a marble capital on which to sit - quick
reminder of those classic days when he roamed the Greek glades. Over the
cold seat he has spread his fawn-skin. He has just been moving his lips
over the pan-pipes, but a rustle among the leaves has caused him to
pause in his melody. In the grass he sees a lizard which is as intent on
Pan as Pan is on him. Care-free Pan with pointed ear and horned brow, we
love thee, for dost thou not give us all our jollity and fun, the tonic
for our daily walks!



Air

Robert Ingersoll Aitken, Sculptor



Robert Ingersoll Aitken has added to the cosmical meaning of the Court
of the Universe his four elements - monumental, horizontal compositions
of pronounced decorative effect. Air is the one of finest poetic
feeling. She holds the star to her ear and listens to the music of the
spheres. The eagle, the symbol of the air, is used with finely balanced
effect. On her back are fastened wings, and man, puny man, is aiming, by
attaching wings to himself, to overcome her - a subtle suggestion of
airships.