At game time, Kingston refused to play with ex-Ottawa College player Joe McDougall as referee, but Ottawa College did. "Chaucer" Elliott was then selected to referee but Ottawa College refused. Granites lined up at centre field, gave three rousing cheers for the College, and then left the field. Just as they were leaving, College lined up, McDougall started the game and officially gave the game and championship to Ottawa College.

At the Tuesday Nov 22 QRFU Meeting it was resolved that the referee for said match was legally appointed and Ottawa College was awarded the match in accordance with referee's decision.