 Towards the end of 1899, the Adepts of the Isis-Urania and Amen-Ra temples had become extremely dissatisfied with Mathers' leadership, as well as his growing friendship with Aleister Crowley.They were also anxious to make contact with the Secret Chiefs, instead of dealing with them through Mathers.Among the personal disagreements within the Isis-Urania temple, there were disputes between Florence Farr's "The Sphere", a secret society within the Isis-Urania, and the rest of the Adeptus Minors.