The following was published in the Ayton Old Scholars' Association Annual Report No. 33  1920-1921

The unveiling ceremony will have left a deep impression on those who were privileged to be present. In its simplicity it was all that could be desired. Whilst waiting for the scholars, old scholars and friends to find places, the fear of re-opening partially healed wounds, made one almost regret being present; but by the time the ceremony closed this regret gave way to a feeling of gladness at having assisted in paying this tribute to those playmates who had given their all for our Country and who had honoured our School.

The ceremony was held in the Dining Room which was full to overflowing; the heat was almost unbearable. One knew that it was a memorable occasion in the history of the School, and wished that even more could have been there, so that it would be more widely known what Ayton had given to our Country.

The Tablet itself is made of Repoussé Copper, on oak, and measures 30 inches by 22 inches. It was designed by, and the work was carried out under the personal supervision of Philip B. Bennison, A.R.C.A., an Old Scholar. It has been placed in the Dining Room on the centre of the wall facing the windows.

The ceremony was opened with the singing of Kipling's "Recessional." Allan Maughan read the list of Fallen and Florence Legge a portion of Wisdom III. After a short silence, F. Rivers Arundel rose and unveiled the Tablet, delivering the address. The closing hymn, "The Supreme Sacrifice," was followed by a few moments silent worship, and the reading of a short poem by the Headmaster. There were tears in our eyes, when we stood close beside the Tablet and read for ourselves the names of Our Glorious Dead

Alan Maughan